Prepare against Sviatoslav Loskutov
Russia · World #6,831 classical · FIDE ID 4143809
When preparing against Sviatoslav Loskutov, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 146 games by Sviatoslav Loskutov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sviatoslav Loskutov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sviatoslav Loskutov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,228 | 2,352 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,373 | 2,373 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,329 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 57 | 38 | 51 | 39.0% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 19 | 20 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sviatoslav Loskutov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sviatoslav Loskutov's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 59.2% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.0% | 59.1% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Loskutov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 55.8% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Sviatoslav Loskutov's chess games
All 146 games by Sviatoslav Loskutov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 57 wins, 38 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,519 | chT-RUS U20 | D17 |
| Jun 2014 | Leonid Nozdrachev | 2,409 | 18th Voronezh Open A | E90 |
| Mar 2014 | Alexander Zaitsev | 2,408 | ch-Tula Region | B40 |
| Jun 2013 | Igor Yagupov | 2,389 | 17th Voronezh Open A | B90 |
| Aug 2010 | Nikita Matinian | 2,380 | chT-RUS U20 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,226 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 75th Elets-B | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,156 |
| Rogachev Masters | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| ch-Tula Region | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| 18th Voronezh Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| Yelets Rector Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sviatoslav Loskutov's chess games?
146 games by Sviatoslav Loskutov, from Oct 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sviatoslav Loskutov has played.
What does Sviatoslav Loskutov play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Sviatoslav Loskutov opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sviatoslav Loskutov answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sviatoslav Loskutov play as White?
As White, Sviatoslav Loskutov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sviatoslav Loskutov play as Black?
As Black, Sviatoslav Loskutov most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Sviatoslav Loskutov's FIDE rating?
Sviatoslav Loskutov is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,373 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Sviatoslav Loskutov played?
Our database contains 146 games by Sviatoslav Loskutov, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 38 draws, 51 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sviatoslav Loskutov?
146 games by Sviatoslav Loskutov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.